Job Summary

This role protects and provides a safe environment for the hospitals, parking facilities, satellite facilities, employees, patients, and visitors.

The Security Officer assists in controlling access to the facility by periodically patrolling buildings, grounds, and work sites. They act as a first responder to all emergency incidents, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Mitigate threats to the safety and security of all staff, patients, visitors, and their property within the facility.
• Intervene when suspicious or abnormal behavior is observed or reported.
• Conduct internal and external patrols of the hospital, satellite clinic, parking lots and grounds.
• Maintain and operate vehicles and shuttles in a safe manner.
• Respond to coded alarms and perform security escorts when requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Military experience, or graduation from a Law Enforcement academy.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CHSO - Certified Healthcare Security Officer Basic Level IAHSS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• BCCM - Basic Comprehensive Crisis Management - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Perform frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.